All words
word

Drive

Dryv

/ˈdraɪv/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

drive

Dictionary meaning

The act of applying force to propel something.

Examples

  • After reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off.
  • I took my family for a drive in my new car.

Synonyms: thrust, driving force

People also look up

Serendipity

ser-en-DIP-i-tee

Petrichor

PET-ri-kor

Pulchritude

PUL-kri-tood

Ennui

ahn-WEE

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “Drive” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction